Legal Opinion
Dow v. Holly Manufacturing Co.
California Supreme Court
Decided February 18, 1958No. L. A. 24695PublishedCited by 78 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtCarter, J.
Plaintiff Leona Faye Dow is the widow of Howard Dow and the mother of Patricia and Arthur Dow. Plaintiff, Richard Dow, is the son of Howard Dow and brother of Patricia and Arthur. Plaintiffs were awarded damages against defendant Bledsoe for the wrongful deaths of Howard, Patricia and Arthur. The case was tried before a jury and no verdict was rendered with respect to defendant Holly Manufacturing Company. Defendant Bledsoe, hereinafter referred to as defendant, appeals from the judgment.
The deaths were caused by asphyxiation from carbon monoxide coming from a gas heater in the home of the…
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